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Students walk out of Ignacio High School to call out racism

Superintendent says protest is a chance to ‘learn some things, and move forward in a good way’

DATE: Nov 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe dedicates new charter school

Kwiyagat Community Academy blends Ute culture and language with academics

DATE: Nov 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

How can Colorado higher education fix its image?

University of Colorado president identifies statewide trends and gaps in postsecondary education

DATE: Nov 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma-Cortez schools closed down; charter schools remain open

Students scheduled to return to school Nov. 8

DATE: Oct 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College brought in huge number of freshmen. Now, how does it keep them?

960 students is the largest class in 17 years, but retention remains a concern

DATE: Oct 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado school board contests, stoked by COVID, draw partisan fervor, big money

Coronavirus and critical race theory motivate national groups, wealthy individuals, parties to get involved in local races

DATE: Oct 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango students harvest 10 pounds of hydroponic lettuce as part of greenhouse class

Bounty will be used in Needham Elementary, Escalante Middle School cafeterias

DATE: Oct 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Can a Lego League rekindle students’ interest in STEM education?

Durango School District 9-R seeks volunteers to put program into action

DATE: Oct 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield School District defends COVID-19 policies

Parents upset unvaccinated students were asked not to attend outside events

DATE: Oct 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

CMAS tests show few exceptions to decline in participation, performance

Student test scores fall in Southwest Colorado, but not in every category

DATE: Sep 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio school board candidates address mask policies, critical race theory

Four candidates in the running for three open seats

DATE: Sep 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Two Cortez school board members resign over decisions on race theory, COVID-19

Schuenemeyer cites race and mask policies. ‘They’re digging their own hole,’ Flaherty says

DATE: Sep 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon

Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis CollegeTribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Tribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage